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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.44, 304.88 and 151.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.44, 304.88 and 151.66 is: 227.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.44 : 304.88 = 151.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.44/304.88 = 151.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.44x = 304.88 × 151.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.44x = 46,238.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,238.10/203.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.28

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